At The North 103.3 FM, community-powered radio is Made Here. From local artist spotlights to curated daytime programming, your support keeps independent music alive across Northland airwaves.
From October 1 through October 11, every contribution directly fuels the station you rely on. To celebrate our local roots, this fall’s membership drive features special giveaway packages celebrating regional craftsmanship and independent local businesses.
Choose Your Thank-You Gift
As our way of saying thanks for sustaining independent music and community radio, we’ve put together an exclusive selection of station gear, local reads, and regional artisan gifts:
- Station Apparel & Gear: Show your station pride in comfort with The North Classic T-Shirts ($5/mo), Long-Sleeve Tees ($10/mo), warm Beanies ($10/mo), or The North 103 Fleece Jacket ($20/mo). Want the whole setup? Grab the Fleece Jacket + Beanie Combo ($30/mo). You can also sip in style with a heavy-duty YETI Tumbler ($20/mo) paired with cozy Mike & Jen’s Hot Chocolate.
- Northland Adventures & Experiences: Head outdoors with a MN State Parks Gift Card ($10/mo) or secure a pair of tickets to see Neil deGrasse Tyson ($10/mo).
- Local & Indigenous Craftsmanship: Celebrate regional makers with delicious Native Wise Syrup & Wild Rice Pancake Mix ($10/mo) or get creative at home with a Bailey Builds Wood Art Kit ($15/mo).
- Northland Books & Field Guides: Discover local nature and culture with great reads ($7–$10/mo) including Larry Weber’s 365 Days Backyard Almanac, Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore, Laura Erickson’s Field Guide to Birds of Minnesota and Hawk Ridge Book, Gaelynn Lea’s memoir, and Anishinaabe Songs for a New Millennium.
Fall Fundraiser Giveaways
The Grand Prize: "Made Here" Bag + Goodies
Make any donation during the fundraiser to be automatically entered to win our ultimate Northland prize package!
- Featured Item: Duluth Pack Scout Bag ($170 value)
- Included Goodies: Exclusive station gear from The North 103.3, a classic mug, Mike & Jen’s Hot Chocolate, and more local favorites.
How to enter: Make a gift of any size online or on-air between Oct 1 and Oct 11. No contribution required to enter or win.
Sustainer Giveaway: $300 Steger Mukluks Gift Card
Keep independent radio strong year-round by becoming a monthly Sustainer! When you step up as a monthly donor, you’ll be entered to win a $300 gift card to Steger Mukluks.
Who’s Eligible:
- Anyone setting up a new monthly sustaining gift
- Existing Sustainers who increase their monthly gift amount
- Existing Sustainers who convert their payment method to EFT (Direct Bank Transfer)
New Supporter Giveaway: Stormy Kromer Cap Gifting Box
If you’ve been listening and waiting for the right moment to join, this is it! New members who join during the drive are automatically entered to win a Stormy Kromer Cap Gifting Box ($75 value).
Who’s Eligible: First-time donors joining The North 103.3 FM during the Fall Drive.
How to Support & Enter
- Donate Online – Make a one-time gift or set up a monthly sustaining donation to support local public radio.
- Convert to EFT – Already a Sustainer? Switch your payment method to direct bank account transfers to save the station transaction fees and get entered for the Steger Mukluks Gift Card.
- Free Entry – All giveaways are open to the public. To enter any drawing without making a contribution, fill out our Online Entry Form.